The Role

Assistant Headteacher Religious Education, Catholic life and Pupil Progress

Based at St Augustine’s School, Scarborough, working for the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust, within the Diocese of Middlesbrough (for academies).

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic School Leaders for the post of Assistant Headteacher Religious Education & Catholic life.  

We are seeking an inspirational and committed leader to join our team as Assistant Head of Religious Education, Catholic Life and Pupil Progress. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the spiritual and moral development of our students, ensuring that Catholic values are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop the Religious Education curriculum in line with diocesan and national expectations

• Promote and nurture the Catholic ethos across the school community

• Support staff and students in living out our mission and values

• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and faith formation

• Lead whole school strategies that secure excellent progress for every pupil

• Inspire and develop staff to consistently deliver high impact teaching which supports all students, including the disadvantaged, to make progress.

If you are passionate about Catholic education and have the vision, energy and experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer 

• A welcoming and inclusive school community rooted in Catholic values 

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a thriving Trust and Diocese

• Supportive colleagues and leadership team 

• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn 

• Students who have access to one-to-one devices to enhance teaching and learning opportunities 

• Access to trust-wide networks and resources 

• The support of the Vantage Teaching School

• A Coastal Hub for St Cuthbert’s Trust, focusing on improving coastal education across our 4 coastal schools. 

If you have any queries, please contact Eryn Harrison - ErHarrison@smchull.org

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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